# CPU vs Phone Temperature Checker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Phone Temperature Checker at 100% against CPU's 61%. Phone Temperature Checker also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). CPU's advantage is ratings volume (116 vs 6) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CPU sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Phone Temperature Checker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Phone Temperature Checker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CPU has 116 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of CPU's written reviews are positive against 100% of Phone Temperature Checker's.

CPU ships an update fortnightly, Phone Temperature Checker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CPU | Phone Temperature Checker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (116 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cpu-x/id6448917309/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-temperature-checker/id6804717005/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **116** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 61.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 170 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CHENGDU MIAOZHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465440799) | [Ha Quyen Ho Thi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886076061) |

## What reviewers say

### CPU

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cpu-x/id6448917309)

This app provides detailed insights into your device's hardware and real-time diagnostics. It also offers tools to optimize storage by compressing media and cleaning contacts, along with a comprehensive suite for testing device sensors and network functions.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive device hardware insights, Real-time diagnostics and sensor testing, Video and image compression, Duplicate contact cleanup, Junk mail and spam message filtering, Network diagnostics tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Premium | $5.99 | one-time |


### Phone Temperature Checker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-temperature-checker/id6804717005)

Monitor your device's thermal status and receive one-tap cooling assistance. Optimize performance during gaming, charging, or heavy usage with live system insights and customizable cooling profiles.

**Highlights:** Live system status monitoring, Temperature estimation (°C/°F), CPU, memory, and battery insights, Home Screen widgets, Live Activity / Dynamic Island integration, Multiple cooling profiles, Smart cooling tips

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CPU Cooler Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Phone Cooler Pro Yearly | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CPU free?

CPU is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Phone Temperature Checker free?

Phone Temperature Checker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CPU or Phone Temperature Checker?

Phone Temperature Checker is rated higher. CPU averages 4.7 out of 5 from 116 ratings, while Phone Temperature Checker averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do CPU or Phone Temperature Checker have ads?

CPU shows ads; Phone Temperature Checker does not.

### Which is updated more often, CPU or Phone Temperature Checker?

CPU ships an update fortnightly, and Phone Temperature Checker every 3 weeks. Most recently, CPU was updated on November 7, 2026 and Phone Temperature Checker on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*